2004 Buick Century vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century. 2004 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
